Controls Engineer, onsite in Columbus, Georgia - Full-time

Job Title: Controls Engineer, onsite in Columbus, Georgia - Full-time

Job Description:

This position is for an experienced Controls Engineer to join a growing aerospace team with L&T Technology Services (LTTS). As an important part of the Manufacturing team here at LTTS, you will actively be providing critical value to our customers by helping to ensure high-quality and accurate data is made available to the customers' Operational Excellence team to meet operational goals.

This role will work with the LTTS team and our major aerospace customer to integrate industrial data systems and support smart factory initiatives. This role focuses on building reliable data pipelines and visualizations across complex production and inspection processes using Kepware and Ignition SCADA platforms

The successful candidate will be an expert in engineering-related measurements and practices. The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set and leverage capabilities to directly support digital transformation, real-time decision-making, and factory floor connectivity across critical aerospace components/assemblies, and maintain standard work documents.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems leveraging Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) platforms
• Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX) for secure data acquisition and integration with MES, SCADA, and enterprise systems
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for real-time monitoring and control
• Integrate shop floor equipment with IT/OT systems using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols
• Diagnose and resolve controls-related issues on production equipment to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, IT) to ensure seamless system integration and data flow
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards, alerts, and reports.
• Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs, CMMs, test rigs, and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).
• Document system architecture, tag hierarchies, data mapping, and change management procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC)
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 programming, ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk View (SE/ME))
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration, drivers, and OPC communications
• Experience with industrial protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
• Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
• Experience integrating control systems with MES, ERP, or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure IoT, ThingWorx)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g., Mazak, Okuma, Zeiss CMM, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Skills And Expertise:

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems: Siemens (S7, TIA Portal), Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC), Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) platforms with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk View (SE/ME)) Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX) Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration, drivers, and OPC communications
  Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment: Siemens, Rockwell, Omron integration; Omron PLCs and automation platforms (Sysmac Studio, NJ/NX series) Heidenhain controls (TNC programming, machine tool integration)